Fundraising system and method thereof

ABSTRACT

A fundraising board game for an organization includes a board, the board including a device which supplies an indicia. The indicia corresponds to one or more donation values, wherein the indicia is disposed on a front surface of the board, wherein when the device is activated, the device supplies the indicia corresponding to the one or more donation values, and a user donates the one or more donation values to an organization.

This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit ofthe filing date of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/327,019 entitled“FUNDRAISING SYSTEMS AND METHODS” which was filed on Jan. 9, 2006, andwhich is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention pertains to fund-raising generally, and morespecifically to systems and methods for soliciting funds.

Traditionally, funds have been solicited and collected in a variety ofways. These original systems include solicitation through variousmediums, and by various methods including, by mail, telephone, radio andtelevision, and of course, one-on-one in-person contact. However, manyof the previously developed systems and methods are no longer working,or at least are not working as well. Of course, there are numerousreasons as to why this may be occurring and some of the reasons givenhave been, because consumers are being more restrictive in theirspending, as well as have lower discretionary income. However, anotherfactor is because the average consumer is today being constantlybombarded with information and messages and as such, getting theconsumers attention is becoming more difficult. Additionally, more andmore consumers are becoming skeptical of the industry as a whole, aswell as are becoming increasingly upset with the current tactics ofcollection. As such, charitable and other fund raising organizations arelooking for new and improved systems and methods for soliciting fundsfrom these potential contributors.

Accordingly, a need exists for novel systems and methods which have,among other advantages, the ability to garner the attention of theconsumer, while simultaneously being amusing and entertaining.Therefore, fundraising systems and methods that solve the aforementioneddisadvantages and having the aforementioned advantages are desired.

SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The aforementioned drawbacks and disadvantages of these formerfundraising systems and methods have been identified and a solution isset forth herein by the inventive fundraising system and method whichincludes a fundraising board game for an organization including a board,wherein the board includes a device which supplies an indicia, whereinfurther, the indicia corresponds to one or more donation values. Theindicia is disposed on a front surface of the board, such that when thedevice is activated, the device supplies the indicia corresponding tothe one or more donation values, and a user donates the one or moredonation values to an organization.

Another aspect of the present invention includes a fundraising systemfor an organization which includes a case, wherein the case includes adevice which supplies an indicia. The indicia corresponds to one or moredonation values, and the indicia is disposed on a surface of the case.When the device is activated, the device supplies the indiciacorresponding to the one or more donation values, and a user donates theone or more donation values to an organization.

In another aspect of the present invention, a fundraising system for anorganization is disclosed and includes an apparatus which comprises aspinnable dial. The spinnable dial is activated by being spun by a user,and after the spinnable dial is spun, the spinnable dial stops spinningto indicate a single donation value, wherein the single donation valuecorresponds to an amount of money to be donated by the user. Theapparatus includes one or more coupons disposed thereon, whereby afterthe user donates the donation value, the user receives the one or morecoupons.

And still in another aspect of the present invention, a fundraisingmethod for an organization is disclosed which includes: providing afundraising system comprising a device which supplies an indiciacorresponding to one or more donation values, the indicia disposed on asurface of the fundraising system; selecting a user; activating thedevice, wherein the device supplies the indicia corresponding to the oneor more donation values; and receiving the one or more donation valuesfrom the user.

In yet another aspect of the present invention, a method of providing afundraising system for an organization comprises: providing afundraising system to a fundraising operator, the fundraising systemcomprising a device which supplies an indicia corresponding to one ormore donation values, wherein the indicia is disposed on a surface ofthe fundraising system; selecting a user; activating the device, whereinthe device supplies the indicia corresponding to the one or moredonation values; and receiving the one or more donation values from theuser.

Other objects, advantages, and features of the invention will becomeapparent upon consideration of the following detailed description, whentaken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The above briefdescription sets forth rather broadly the more important features of thepresent disclosure so that the detailed description that follows may bebetter understood, and so that the present contributions to the art maybe better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of thedisclosures that will be described hereinafter which will form thesubject matter of the claims.

In this respect, before explaining the preferred embodiment of thedisclosure in detail, it is to be understood that the disclosure is notlimited in its application to the details of the construction and thearrangement set forth in the following description or illustrated in thedrawings. The fundraising system of the present disclosure is capable ofother embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in variousways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminologyemployed herein are for description and not limitation. Where specificdimensional and material specifications have been included or omittedfrom the specification or the claims, or both, it is to be understoodthat the same are not to be incorporated into the claims.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception,upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be used as a basis fordesigning other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out theseveral purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore,that the claims are regarded as including such equivalent constructionsas far as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the presentinvention.

Further, the purpose of the Abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent andTrademark Office and the public generally, and especially thescientists, engineers, and practioners in the art who are not familiarwith the patent or legal terms of phraseology, to learn quickly from acursory inspection the nature and essences of the technical disclosureof the application. Accordingly, the Abstract is intended to defineneither the invention nor the application, which is only measured by theclaims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of theinvention in any way.

These and other objects, along with the various features, and structuresthat characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity inthe claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For abetter understanding of the fundraising system of the presentdisclosure, its advantageous and the specific objects attained by itsuses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings anddescriptive matter in which there are illustrated and described thepreferred embodiments of the invention.

While embodiments of the fundraising system are herein illustrated anddescribed, it is to be appreciated that various changes, rearrangementsand modifications maybe made therein, without departing from the scopeof the invention as defined by the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of the fundraisingsystem of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of the fundraisingsystem of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a device forsupplying an indicia of the fundraising system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of another embodiment of a device forsupplying an indicia of the fundraising system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of another embodiment of thefundraising system of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of a front cover of the fundraisingsystem of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of a rear cover of the fundraisingsystem of FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a flow-chart view of a method of fundraising according to anembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a flow-chart view of yet another method of fundraisingaccording to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of yet another embodiment of thefundraising system of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms ofthe preferred embodiment, wherein similar referenced charactersdesignate corresponding features throughout the several figures of thedrawings.

For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “right”,“left”, “rear”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivativesthereof, shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 1. However,it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternativeorientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It isalso to be understood that the specific devices and processesillustrated in the attached drawings and described in the followingspecification are exemplary embodiments of the inventive conceptsdefined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and otherphysical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed hereinare not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly stateotherwise.

Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferredembodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in theaccompanying drawings. Wherever possible, these same referenced numeralswill be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.The dimensions illustrated in the drawings (if provided) are includedfor

purposes of example only and are not intended to limit the scope of thepresent invention. Additionally, particular details in the drawingswhich are illustrated in hidden or dashed lines are to be considered asforming no part of the present invention.

As used herein, the term board game, is meant to refer to any gameplayed on a premarked surface. Typically, although not required, thegame will utilize one or more various dials, counters, pieces, orindicia that are spun, moved or otherwise manipulated in order toprovide entertainment. Of course, this is not meant to be limiting inany manner and these board games may take on numerous configurations asis generally known within the art.

As used herein, the term organization, is meant to refer to one or moreindividuals or entities having the same or similar shared goals. Forexample, one or more people, entities, or the like, who representthemselves as belonging to, or being affiliated with a particular group,activity, establishment, or the like. Of course, this is not meant to belimiting in any manner.

As used herein, the term incentives may be any form of motivation,encouragement or inducement which is designed to increase either thefrequency or amount of donation and includes coupons, vouchers,promotional items, and other give-away items regardless of their value.Of course, this is not meant to be limiting in any manner.

As used herein, the term charitable organization, is meant to refer toany person, group of people, entity, organization or the like whichdesires to solicit or raise funds including but not limited toorganizations as defined by 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Traditionally, funds have been solicited and collected in a variety ofways. These original systems include solicitation through variousmediums, and by various methods including, by mail, telephone, radio andtelevision, and of course, one-on-one in-person contact. However, manyof the previously developed systems and methods are no longer working,or at least are not working as well. Of course, there are numerousreasons as to why this may be occurring, and the reasons given havebeen, in part, because consumers are being more restrictive in theirspending, as well as have lower discretionary income. Yet another factoris because the average consumer is today being constantly bombarded withinformation and messages, and as such, getting the consumers attentionis becoming more difficult. Additionally, more and more consumers arebecoming skeptical of the industry as a whole, as well as are becomingincreasingly upset with the current tactics of collection. As such,charitable and other fund raising organizations are looking for new andimproved systems and methods for soliciting funds from these potentialcontributors.

Accordingly, a need exists for novel systems and methods which have,among other advantages, the ability to garner the attention of theconsumer, while simultaneously being amusing and entertaining.Therefore, fundraising systems and methods that solve the aforementioneddisadvantages and having the aforementioned advantages are desired.

The disadvantages and drawbacks of the prior art are overcome throughthe fundraising systems and methods of the present invention, whereinpreferred embodiments of fundraising system 2 are disclosed in FIGS.1-10. Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a fundraising board game 3for an organization that includes a board 10, wherein board 10 includesa device 30 which supplies an indicia 50. Indicia 50 corresponds to oneor more donation values 52 (see generally FIG. 2) and is disposed on afront surface 12 of board 10. When device 30 is activated, indicia 50 issupplied, wherein indicia 50 corresponds to the one or more donationvalues 52. A user then donates the one or more donation values 52 to theorganization.

In this first embodiment, fundraising system 2 is configured as afundraising board game 3 and includes board 10 (FIGS. 1 and 2). Board 10may itself be configured in various embodiments. However, in a firstembodiment, board 10 includes a front surface 12, and may be foldablealong one or more spines 14. Front surface 12 is the playing surface inthis embodiment. Further, spines 14 may be configured so that board 10,when folded, protects front surface 12 by covering it, so as to protectthe playing surface. Typically, board 10 is configured to be portable.i.e., transportable and easily carried from one location to another.Board 10 may also include one or more areas 16, disposed on frontsurface 12, for displaying information on one or more secondorganizations. For example, the information displayed may includebusiness information, advertisements, logos, and other business relatedinformation about the one or more second organizations. These secondorganizations may be for example, sponsoring organizations that aresponsoring, donating, advertising, or otherwise supporting the firstorganizations fundraising efforts. Board 10 may also include variousother areas or sections disposed on front surface 12 and may include,for example: the name of the fundraising organization, in area 17; thename of the fundraising system provider, in area 18; instructions, inarea 19; and comments, in area 20. Additionally, other areas may also beprovided that relate to the donation amounts. For example, in oneembodiment, areas 21 and 22 and for indicating the donation values 52corresponding to indicia 50 displayed by device 30, and area 23 may befor a total donation amount that corresponds to the summation of thevalues in areas 21 and 22. Of course these are merely examples and notmeant to be limiting, unless so limited by the claims.

The specific configuration and various features of board 10 may varyaccording to specific requirements. In the preferred embodiment, board10 is generally rectangular in shape and is fabricated in a one-piececonfiguration from a paper or plastic material. However, the shape ofboard 10 may vary according to specific requirements, and need not berectangular in configuration. Further, although one preferred embodimentof board 10 is fabricated from a paper or plastic material, othermaterials may also be used.

Device 30 supplies indicia 50, wherein indicia 50 corresponds to one ormore donation values 52 (FIGS. 2-4). Device 30 may be a mechanical orelectronic device and may display, point out, give, or otherwiseindicate indicia 50. In one preferred embodiment, device 30 includes adial 32 comprising a spinnable indicator 34. In this configurement,spinnable indicator 34 is activated by being spun by the user, whereinafter spinnable indicator 34 is spun, spinnable indicator 34 stopsspinning on a single donation value 52 (FIG. 2). For example, a donationvalue corresponding to an amount of money to be donated by the user. Inanother preferred embodiment, spinnable indicator 34 makes a sound whenactivated. For example, dial 32 can be made to emit a clicking soundsuch that when spun, dial 32 sounds like a spinning carnival wheel.Additionally, as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, spinnable indicator 34may include varied numbers of indicia 50 and donation values 52.Further, it is contemplated that more than one indicator 34 may beprovided, either on dial 32, device 30, or on board 10.

The specific configuration and various features of device 30 may varyaccording to specific requirements. In the preferred embodiment, device30 is generally circular in shape and comprises a dial 32 including aspinnable indicator 34. However, the shape of device 30 may varyaccording to specific requirements, and need not be circular inconfiguration. Further, although one preferred embodiment of device 30is mechanical in nature, this is not meant to be limiting, and variouselectronic devices may also be used.

Indicia 50 will correspond to one or more donation values 52. Forexample, donation value 52 corresponds to an amount of money to bedonated by the user (FIG. 2). For example, donation value 52 may be aU.S. dollar amount ranging from about $1 to about $5. In this manner,device 30, upon activation, supplies indicia 50, corresponding to aparticular donation values 52, wherein the user then donates theparticular donation value, for example, $1.00. Of course, other donationvalues 52 may be utilized, whether of a monetary nature or not. Further,donation values 52 need not be confined to numerical figures.

Fundraising system 2, and more specifically fund raising board 3, mayalso include one or more incentives 60, whereby after the user donatesthe one or more donation values 52, the user receives the one or moreincentives 60. Incentives 60 may be any form of motivation,encouragement or inducement which is designed to increase either thefrequency or amount of donation. For example, in one embodiment, theincentives include one or more coupons 62. For example, coupons 62 maybe releasably attached to front surface 12 of board 10, as illustratedin FIG. 2, whereby after the user donates the one or more donationvalues 52, the user receives the one or more coupons 62 for use at alater time. In this manner, it becomes apparent that the one or moresecond organizations that are sponsoring or otherwise supporting thefirst organizations fundraising efforts, and which may display orotherwise indicate their sponsorship in the one or more areas 16, mayalso be the suppliers of the one or more incentives 60. For example, inthe preferred embodiment, the same sponsors that appear or are otherwiseadvertised on area 16 also provide coupons 62. In this manner, as areward for donating to the first organization, the user is provided witha discount or other valued service by the second organization. Thesecond organization is also rewarded, by the display of the businessadvertisements and/or gaining prospective clients, in return for theirsponsorship. Of course, the providers of the coupons need not be thesame as the second organizations sponsoring areas 16.

While one preferred embodiment has been described, the specificcharacteristics of fundraising system 2 may be varied to createadditional embodiments. One such embodiment includes a fundraisingsystem 4 which includes a case 100 (FIGS. 5-7). Case 100 includes adevice 30A which supplies an indicia 50A, the indicia corresponding toone or more donation values 52A, wherein when device 30A is activated,device 30A supplies indicia 50A corresponding to the one or moredonation values 52A, as explained previously with respect to fundraisingsystem 3. In one preferred embodiment, fundraising system 4 is similarto fundraising system 3 except that board 10 has been replaced with case100. As such, for the sake of brevity, case 100 will be describedfurther without references to the similar features that have alreadybeen described above.

As illustrated by FIGS. 5-7, case 100 may include a bi-fold case havingleft and right case halves 102 and 106, respectively, hingedly connectedas at 110. For example, case 100 may be configured similar to a compactdisk case (FIG. 5) or a DVD storage case (FIG. 10). In this embodiment,case 100 is opened to reveal device 30A, for example disposed on theinside surface 107 of right half 106. Disposed opposite to device 30Amay be a card, booklet, or placard 120. This may be, for example, storedon an inside surface 103 of case half 102 as is known in the art.Placard 120 may include one or more areas 16A for the display of variousitems, including sponsorship information. Additionally, placard 120 maybe configured to be a booklet of removable coupons 62A to provide anincentive 60 for donating as described above. As illustrated, theoutside surface or front cover 104 of half 102 may be adorned withvarious artwork and information, and may include the name of theorganization or the name of the fundraising apparatus. Likewise, theoutside surface or back cover 108 of half 106 may be adorned withvarious artwork and information, and may include similar or differentinformation, including directions of use. Additionally, fundraisingsystem 4 may be reused repeatedly, as the case protects device 30A frombreakage; and incentives 60A, for example coupon booklet 62A, may beeasily replaced when all the coupons have been given away. As such, aneconomical fundraising system has been developed.

Although various cases may be utilized, this preferred configuration issuch that when case 100 is closed, device 30A, placard 120, and/orcoupon booklet 62A are protected and stored therein. Advantageously, thepreferred configuration of device 30A, which includes dial 32A andspinnable indicator 34, can be fabricated or retrofitted from anexisting CD case (FIG. 5) or DVD case (FIG. 10), or for example anybi-folding optical disc storage case, as device 30A can be made to fitinto the disc storage area, which is the area wherein a normal CD or DVDwould fit, and spinnable indicator 34 may be fabricated to work with theexisting central holder 130 which is utilized to hold the CD or DVDwithin the case. In this manner a novel way of retrofitting or using aCD or DVD case to solicit funds has been invented, while reducing theoverall costs associated with creating such a game. As describedpreviously FIG. 5 illustrates a fundraising system 4 made from a CDcase, and FIG. 10 illustrates a fundraising system 5 made from a DVDcase. Like features between the various embodiments utilize similarnumerical designations. Where appropriate, the various similar featureshave been further differentiated by an alphanumeric designation, whereinthe corresponding alphabetic designator has been changed.

The specific configuration and various features of case 100 may varyaccording to specific requirements. In the preferred embodiment, case100 is generally rectangular in shape and is fabricated in a bi-folding,hinged configuration from a clear plastic material. However, the shapeof case 100 may vary according to specific requirements, and need not berectangular in configuration. Further, although one preferred embodimentof case 100 is fabricated from a clear plastic, other materials maybeused. Further, yet, other configurations may be used, whether unitary,hinged, or slideably connected.

In use then, fundraising system 2 includes at least one fundraisingapparatus 3, 4 or 5, an apparatus operator, and at least one donatingperson. Either the operator or the donating person activates device 30,for example by spinning indicator 34, whereupon the donating personwaits for spinning indicator 34 to stop spinning on indicia 50, whereina donation value 52 may be printed, thus signifying, for example, anamount to be donated. This spinning step may be repeated as many timesas the game operator or donating person allows, and the subsequentdonation amount added, to yield a total amount donated. For example,fundraising system 3, as illustrated by FIG. 1, includes areas 21 and 22for recording two such spins, wherein area 23 allows the total donationto be recorded.

FIG. 8 illustrates a flow chart depicting an embodiment of a method 800which is implemented by a donating person. Herein, the donating personspins a dial 32 (step 801), donates the amount(s) indicated by spinnableindicator 34 to the fundraising apparatus operator (step 802), andreceives coupons (step 803) corresponding to the second organization orsponsors of the fundraiser.

FIG. 9 illustrates a flow chart depicting an embodiment of a method 900which is implemented by an apparatus operator and includes allowing adonating person to spin a dial one or more times (step 901), receiving apayment from the donating person corresponding to the restingposition(s) of dial 32 (step 902), providing a receipt to the donatingperson indicating the donation amount (optional step 903), and providingcoupons 62 to the donating person, wherein coupons 62 correspond tosponsoring entities (optional step 904).

In yet another embodiment, a fundraising method for an organizationincludes: providing a fundraising system 2 comprising a device 30 whichsupplies an indicia 50, the indicia 50 corresponding to one or moredonation values 52; selecting a user; activating device 30, the device30 supplying indicia 50, after activation, which corresponds to the oneor more donation values 52; and receiving the one or more donationvalues 52 from the user.

In still yet another embodiment, a method of providing a fundraisingsystem for an organization includes: providing a fundraising system 2 toa fundraising operator, the fundraising system 2 comprising a device 30which supplies an indicia 50, the indicia 50 corresponding to one ormore donation values 52; selecting a user; activating device 30, thedevice 30 supplying indicia 50 corresponding to the one or more donationvalues 52; receiving the one or more donation values 52 from the user.

Advantageously, the fundraising system of the present invention andmethods thereof have, among other advantages, the ability to garner theattention of the consumer while simultaneously being amusing andentertaining. Consequently, the embodiments of the preferred inventiondisclosed herein reveal a fundraising system which is efficientlyfabricated, is reusable for maximum profitability, and is moreentertaining than existing systems and methods.

The solutions offered by the invention herein have thus been attained inan economical, practical, and facile manner. To whit, a novelfundraising system which is cost effective, easily installed, strong,and aesthetically pleasing has been invented. While preferredembodiments and example configurations of the inventions have beenherein illustrated, shown, and described, it is to be appreciated thatvarious changes, rearrangements, and modifications may be made therein,without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by theclaims. It is intended that the specific embodiments and configurationsdisclosed herein are illustrative of the preferred and best modes forpracticing the invention, and should not be interpreted as limitationson the scope of the invention as defined by the claims, and it is toappreciated that various changes, rearrangements, and modifications maybe made therein, without departing from the scope of the invention asdefined by the claims.

1. A fundraising board game for an organization comprising: a board, theboard including a device which supplies an indicia; the indiciacorresponding to one or more donation values, the indicia disposed on afront surface of the board; wherein when the device is activated, thedevice supplies the indicia corresponding to the one or more donationvalues, and a user donates the one or more donation values to anorganization.
 2. The fundraising system of claim 1, wherein: thefundraising system also includes one or more incentives, whereby afterthe user donates the one or more donation values, the user receives theone or more incentives.
 3. The fundraising system of claim 2, wherein:the one or more incentives includes one or more coupons disposed on thefront surface of the board, whereby after the user donates the one ormore donation values, the user receives the one or more coupons.
 4. Thefundraising system of claim 3, wherein: the coupons are releasablyattached to the front surface of the board.
 5. The fundraising system ofclaim 1, wherein: the board includes one or more areas, disposed on thefront surface of the board, for displaying information on one or moresecond organizations.
 6. The fundraising system of claim 5, wherein: thefundraising system also includes one or more incentives, whereby afterthe user donates the one or more donation values, the user receives theone or more incentives; wherein the one or more second organizationssupply the one or more incentives.
 7. The fundraising system of claim 1,wherein: the board is portable and foldable onto itself, therebyprotecting the front surface of the board when the board is folded ontoitself.
 8. The fundraising system of claim 1, wherein: the deviceincludes a dial comprising a spinnable indicator.
 9. The fundraisingsystem of claim 8, wherein: the spinnable indicator is activated bybeing spun by the user, and wherein after the spinnable indicator isspun, the spinnable indicator stops spinning on a single donation value,the single donation value corresponding to an amount of money to bedonated by the user.
 10. The fundraising system of claim 8, wherein: thespinnable indicator makes sound when activated.
 11. The fundraisingsystem of claim 1, wherein: the one or more donation values correspondsto an amount of money to be donated by the user.
 12. The fundraisingsystem of claim 1, wherein: the organization is a charitableorganization.
 13. A fundraising system for an organization comprising: acase, the case including a device which supplies an indicia; the indiciacorresponding to one or more donation values, the indicia disposed on asurface of the case; wherein when the device is activated, the devicesupplies the indicia corresponding to the one or more donation values,and a user donates the one or more donation values to an organization.14. The fundraising system of claim 13, wherein: the fundraising systemalso includes one or more incentives, whereby after the user donates theone or more donation values, the user receives the one or moreincentives.
 15. The fundraising system of claim 14, wherein: the one ormore incentives includes one or more coupons disposed on the case,whereby after the user donates the one or more donation values, the userreceives the one or more coupons.
 16. The fundraising system of claim15, wherein: the case includes two halves pivotably connected, and thecoupons are disposed on an inside surface of the case.
 17. Thefundraising system of claim 13, wherein: the case includes two halvespivotably connected, whereby when the case is closed, the device isdisposed therein, and the case is opened to reveal the device.
 18. Thefundraising system of claim 17, wherein: the case includes an area fordisplaying one or more second organizations information.
 19. Thefundraising system of claim 17, wherein: the device includes a dialcomprising a spinnable indicator.
 20. The fundraising system of claim19, wherein: the spinnable indicator is activated by being spun by theuser, and wherein after the spinnable indicator is spun, the spinnableindicator stops spinning on a single donation value, the single donationvalue corresponding to an amount of money to be donated by the user. 21.The fundraising system of claim 20, wherein: the spinnable indicatormakes sound when activated.
 22. The fundraising system of claim 13,wherein: the donation value corresponds to an amount of money to bedonated by the user.
 23. A fundraising system for an organizationcomprising: a apparatus, the apparatus including a spinnable dial;wherein the spinnable dial is activated by being spun by a user, andwherein after the spinnable dial is spun, the spinnable dial stopsspinning to indicate a single donation value, the single donation valuecorresponding to an amount of money to be donated by the user; and theapparatus includes one or more coupons, whereby after the user donatesthe donation value, the user receives the one or more coupons.
 24. Thefundraising system of claim 23, wherein: the apparatus comprises aportable board, the board being foldable onto itself, thereby protectinga front surface when the board is folded onto itself.
 25. Thefundraising system of claim 24, wherein: the board includes an area,disposed on a front surface, for displaying one or more sponsoringorganizations information.
 26. The fundraising system of claim 23,wherein: the apparatus comprises a case including two halves pivotablyconnected.
 27. The fundraising system of claim 23, wherein: thespinnable dial is disposed within a bi-folding optical disc storagecase.
 28. The fundraising system of claim 26, wherein: the spinnabledial is disposed within a disc storage area of the optical disc storagecase.